Gareth Balewhatever one of the great stars of Real MadridI could be about to return to football … but from the offices. The Welshman, retired since January 2023, has been in Advanced conversations to head the purchase of Plymouth Argyleteam that next season will military in the third category of English football, as the British media The Telegraph has revealed.
Bale, which does not have a historical relationship with the club of the southwest of England, has been linked to the project of an American private capital group that seeks to take full control of the entity, in an operation that would also imply members of the members of the Storch familybased in the United States. The initiative comes just after Luka Modrichis former partner at Real Madrid, will be associated with a similar consortium to invest in the Swansea City.
An upward trend in English football
The entry of renowned sports figures into the Club Management Bodies has become a habitual trend in England. Tom Brady (Birmingham City), the golfers Jordan Spieth y Justin Thomas (Leeds United), or actors Rob McElly Rob McElly (Wrexham) are some of the names that, like Bale, have opted to get involved in football from the business aspect.
In the case of Plymouth Argyle, the arrival of new investors responds to the express will of its current president, Simon Hallettto find additional financing for the club. “We have been in conversations with a possible new investor in our club for more than a year”, Recognized the top shareholder since 2018.
Changes on the bench and reconstruction in progress
He descenso del Plymouth Argyle It was consumed last May after ending in the penultimate position of the Championship with 46 points. The club then decided Wayne Rooney's dispensing from Wayne Rooneyand instead he has signed for three seasons for Tom Cleverleyformer English and technical international of the Watford until this season, with the aim of returning the team to Second.
A new business life
From its withdrawal, Bale He has maintained a low profile in professional football, although he has participated as British media analyst and has remained linked to the world of golfhis great passion. If this operation is confirmed, the one who was five times champion of the Champions League with Real Madrid would give a Firm step in its transition from the grass to the offices.
Although his name was not initially linked to Plymouth Argyle, his participation could contribute notoriety and a visible face to a project that seeks to resurface after the descent. A new challenge for the most laureate Welsh player of all time.
